Marian opening a new school year Monday with freshman orientation

The new school year opens next week at Marian High School, Hometown, principal, Sister Bernard Agnes, IHM announced.

Orientation Day for ninth grade students is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 29. Students in grades 10-12 will begin classes on Tuesday, and all students grades 9-12 will report on Wednesday.

The orientation will familiarize the new students with each other, the school and in addition to their teachers, administration, counselor and school staff. Student Council members will be available to assist students throughout the day.

Students must be in uniform for orientation, and transportation is provided. Lunch will be served at a picnic sponsored by the faculty and staff. Dismissal will be at 2:35 p.m.

This year's enrollment is 318, Susie Gerhard, director of development said. The breakdown by grades is ninth, 88; 10th, 96; 11th, 73; and 61 members of the Class of 2012.

Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. when parents can tour the school and meet the faculty and staff.